Data Import from Leica LS/DNA GSI

Description

Import data from Leica LS or DNA digital levels in Leica GSI format.

Access

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Requirements

Xchange Leica Survey module

Options

The following properties allow control of the import.

Points Description
Name Format Add a prefix or suffix to rename points imported from the file.
Note:
  • {0} represents the current point name.
  • Type a character before {0} to add a prefix.
  • Type a character after {0} to add a suffix.
Name Offset Add a numeric offset to the numeric component of the names of imported points.
Adopt Existing Do one of the following to manage points with the same name:
  • Select the checkbox to adopt a point in the project in preference to importing a point from the file when points with the same name are encountered. Level observations from the file will be linked with existing project points with the same name.
  • Clear the checkbox to import all points from the file. Points with the same name may be created in the project. Level measurements will be visible in the Measurements view however only points with coordinates will be visible in the model view.
Lookup Tables Description
Layer Select the Layer lookup table to be used during the import.

A blank selection for a lookup table indicates that no lookup will be performed.

Notes
  • View the level measurements in the measurement view.
  • Measurement methods supported are BF, BFFB, BFBF, BBFF, aBF, aBFFB.
  • All heights from a GSI file are imported with the Coordinate Class, 'Measured'. To fix an elevation, change the Coordinate Class on the point to 'Control (3D)' or 'Control (Vertical)'.
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